Dr. Kristi Hottenstein
Holistic counseling for individuals, couples, and teens
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About
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein is a licensed professional counselor and the practitioner/owner of Compass Counseling & Coaching, PLLC. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo, a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor’s in Sociology from Alma College. She has been licensed in Michigan since 2009 and maintains professional engagement as a member of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, including a board appointment in 2021.
With a wide clinical focus, Dr. Hottenstein addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and a range of intimacy and parenting challenges. She provides counseling for individuals, couples, and teens and also offers college selection coaching.
Her approach is deliberately holistic and individualized. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered principles, existential perspectives, and the Gottman Method as appropriate. Sessions emphasize self-awareness and the acceptance of responsibility in the personal journey, with techniques selected to fit each person’s particular needs and goals.
With a wide clinical focus, Dr. Hottenstein addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and a range of intimacy and parenting challenges. She provides counseling for individuals, couples, and teens and also offers college selection coaching.
Her approach is deliberately holistic and individualized. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered principles, existential perspectives, and the Gottman Method as appropriate. Sessions emphasize self-awareness and the acceptance of responsibility in the personal journey, with techniques selected to fit each person’s particular needs and goals.
- Location:
- Michigan, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MI LPC 6401010570, CA LPCC 11514
- NPI Number: 1225604028
- License: LPC (Michigan), LPC (Texas), LPC (Arizona), LPCC (California), LPC (New Jersey), LPC (Virginia)
Integrative online care using evidence-informed methods
Dr. Hottenstein blends several clinical approaches to create a personalized path for remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports awareness of values and committed action, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be used to build skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The Gottman Method is available for relationship work when couples choose to engage.
Work is collaborative and tailored: methods are woven together based on an individual or couple’s situation, preferences, and goals. She provides counseling for individuals, couples, and teens and can adapt sessions to the issues presented. Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility in how people connect and progress.
How long has Dr. Hottenstein been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What are her professional credentials?
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein holds LPC and LPCC credentials and lists MI LPC 6401010570 and CA LPCC 11514 as license details.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Dr. Hottenstein based?
Her practice is located in Michigan.
What ways can people work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote appointments.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to be connected.